Business
Oregon workers could soon claim strike payments under bill passed by House
The legislation would be the most expansive set of unemployment strike benefits passed in the nation, covering public…
Government
Legislative lawyers clear state Sen. Lisa Reynolds over conflict of interest
Reynolds, a Portland Democrat, did not disclose that she had sought an opinion from legislative attorneys prior to…
Government
Republican tax bill could slash billions for Oregon Health Plan, state officials say
The federal tax bill would penalize Oregon for offering Medicaid coverage regardless of citizenship status, and for abortion…
Government
Newly-appointed public defense head mounts effort to stem Oregon’s public defense pileup
The initiative estimates a year-long effort will be required of the Oregon Public Defense Commission to put a…
Government
Oregon bill would reduce administrative burden for patients seeking physician assisted suicide
Senate Bill 1003 proposes to amend Oregon ‘Death by Dignity Act’ Terminally ill people who want their doctors’…
Environment
Oregon governor requests federal funding to support aftermath of spring floods in Southern Oregon
Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek on Friday asked President Donald Trump to declare a disaster, the first step to…
Government
Oregon Sen. Lisa Reynolds mulls conflict of interest declaration after ethics report
The Legislature’s own counsel would determine whether the Senator and doctor has a conflict of interest for her…
Education
ACLU, Decoding Dyslexia join calls for Oregon literacy grants to target highest needs schools
Literacy and civil rights advocates are calling on legislators to send more money to 42 chronically struggling schools…
Climate
Merkley warns of ‘tumultuous’ fire season amid federal cuts to wildfire support
Officials across Oregon say they will have enough firefighters on hand to battle expected wildfires this summer, but…
Government
Republicans intensify opposition to capping bills per session in Oregon
The legislation faced a mixed reception at its first committee hearing Thursday. Despite bipartisan support for an Oregon…